Get involved and help Queenslanders living with cancer by volunteering. Volunteers are the heart of our organisation. Join us to make a greater impact and connect with like-minded people.
Every contribution helps support those living with cancer. Whether a one-off donation or monthly gift, your support ensures funding stability for long-term goals and future generations.
Leave a legacy by including a gift in your Will, starting a tribute page for a loved one, or funding a research grant for early-career cancer researchers driving clinical innovations.
Organise a fundraising event in your community, either as a team or an individual. You can join one of our existing fundraising events or you might like to come up with your own way.
When organisations work together, we can have a greater impact for every Queenslander going through cancer and help amplify our message for all Australians.
However you get involved, you’re making a direct impact on the lives of Queenslanders affected by cancer. See the results of what we’ve all achieved.
From regular donations to leaving a gift in your will or volunteering your time, your support for Cancer Council Queensland funds vital cancer research, prevention programs, and essential support services.
Every year, you make a direct impact – helping us support all Queenslanders, every step of the way, through their cancer diagnosis.
Contributions go towards world-class research, prevention programs and support service.
Our research shows Queenslanders in regional and remote areas are up to 44% more likely to die from cancer within 5 years of diagnosis, compared to those in metro areas. Cancer Council Queensland is committed supporting all Queenslanders living with cancer in regional areas, every step of the way.
7,824
Information and support sessions through our 13 11 20 service
882
People with counselling sessions
25,063
Nights of accommodation for rural and regional Queenslanders who needed to travel for treatment
1349
People undergoing cancer treatment with financial assistance
95,534km
Of travel through our Transport to Treatment service over 12,022 trips
2211
Wigs and turbans to Queenslanders experiencing hair loss as a result of their treatment
414
Marquees to protect kids from harmful UV rays
Together, we made a real difference to people going through cancer across the state.
Together, we made a real difference to people going through cancer across the state. For people in our Gold Coast community, we provided:
367
3,043
10,195
Nights of accommodation at our Charles Wanstall Apex Lodge in Brisbane
2,908
Trips for those needing travel to receive cancer treatment
846
Wigs and turbans to people experiencing hair loss as a result of their treatment
293
Wig and turban fitting appointments
840
People with financial assistance in the form of fuel and grocery vouchers
In the last year, our Brisbane community raised $9,345,953 to prevent cancers, find more effective treatments and give the highest level of support to all Queenslanders touched by cancer.
Together, we made a real difference to people going through cancer across the state. For people in our Sunshine Coast community, we provided:
86
550
261
94
444
In the last year, our Sunshine Coast community raised $1,579,135 to prevent cancers, find more effective treatments and give the highest level of support to all Queenslanders touched by cancer.
134
1007
234
84
33
In the last year, our Gold Coast community raised $2,051,160 to prevent cancers, find more effective treatments and give the highest level of support to all Queenslanders touched by cancer.
Bundaberg, Fraser Island, Gayndah, Gympie, Hervey Bay, Lady Elliot Island, Maryborough, Monto, Rainbow Beach
Together, we made a real difference to people going through cancer across the state. For people in our Wide Bay community, we provided:
28
155
In the last year, our Wide Bay community raised $1,308,815 to prevent cancers, find more effective treatments and give the highest level of support to all Queenslanders touched by cancer.
Toowoomba, Warwick, Bollon, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Dalby, Goondiwindi, Inglewood, Injune, Kingaroy, Miles, Mitchell, Oakey, Roma, St George, Stanthorpe, Surat
Together, we made a real difference to people going through cancer across the state. For people in our Darling Downs and South Burnett community, we provided:
37
362
3945
Nights of accommodation at our Olive McMahon Lodge in Toowoomba
1472
128
43
124
In the last year, our Darling Downs and South Burnett community raised $1,154,922 to prevent cancers, find more effective treatments and give the highest level of support to all Queenslanders touched by cancer.
Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Charters Towers, Hughenden, Ingham, Lucinda
Together, we made a real difference to people going through cancer across the state. For people in our North Queensland community, we provided:
47
482
5640
Nights of accommodation at our Gluyas Rotary Lodge in Townsville
2051
107
38
103
In the last year, our North Queensland community raised $1,833,555 to prevent cancers, find more effective treatments and give the highest level of support to all Queenslanders touched by cancer.
Rockhampton, Baralaba, Biloela, Blackwater, Clermont, Emerald, Gladstone, Miriam Vale, Rolleston, Springsure, St Lawrence, Yeppoon
Together, we made a real difference to people going through cancer across the state. For people in our Rockhampton community, we provided:
32
371
1715
Nights of accommodation at our Central Queensland Cancer Support Centre in Rockhampton
857
77
In the last year, our Central Queensland community raised $3,721,636 to prevent cancers, find more effective treatments and give the highest level of support to all Queenslanders touched by cancer.
Mackay, Hamilton Island, Collinsville, Moranbah, Proserpine, Te Kowai
Together, we made a real difference to people going through cancer across the state. For people in Mackay, we provided:
10
123
In the last year, our Mackay community raised $317,950 to prevent cancers, find more effective treatments and give the highest level of support to all Queenslanders touched by cancer.
Cairns, Atherton, Cooktown, Croydon, Georgetown, Green Island, Horn, Innisfail, Kowanyama, Lockhart River, Mareeba, Normanton, South Johnstone, Weipa
Together, we made a real difference to people going through cancer across the state. For people in our Far North Queensland community, we provided:
42
536
3568
Nights of accommodation at our Marylyn Mayo Lodge
4734
176
In the last year, our Far North Queensland community raised $922,801 to prevent cancers, find more effective treatments and give the highest level of support to all Queenslanders touched by cancer.
For a closer look at the support we provided to those impacted by cancer this year, thanks to our generous donors, partners, volunteers, and staff.
“The only way we can save people’s lives who are diagnosed with cancer is through research.
Jenaya Keats, Mother of Tobias cancer survivor
Your support powers vital cancer research, saving and improving the lives of Queenslanders living with cancer. In 2023-24, we invested $11.8 million to conduct and support cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survival.
200
clinical trials in 21 cancer treatment centres in Queensland
$1,050,000
in Accelerating Collaborative Cancer Research Grants
$1,418,000
clinical trial funding
77%
of our scientific articles in top-ranked journals
“Our research shows 1 in 3 cancers can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices.
Sharyn Chin Fat, Senior Manager, Prevention and Early Detection
In 23-2024, we invested $403,000 to engage the community to reduce cancer risk, prevent cancers and improve early detection for all Queenslanders.
Your donations helped us to reach incredible milestones in protecting Queenslanders from cancer. Together, we protected 124,000 children from harmful UV exposure and provided 414 shade marquees and sun protective walls to schools, sporting clubs and other not-for-profit organisations across the state.
Your support also allowed us to continue our advocacy in protecting Queenslanders from cancer. Our advocacy helped make an impact on legislation changes to tobacco control and vaping, as we stood in solidarity with Queenslanders who want better protection of their health.
124,000
children protected from harmful UV exposure across Queensland
52,000
people have accessed the Cancer Risk Calculator worldwide
shade marquees and sun protective walls provided
3,720
rural Queenslanders have accessed the Cancer Risk Calculator
“I’m a positive person, but it’s hard. Cancer Council Queensland helped me maintain optimism and mental stability
Kodi Brown, Cancer survivor, accessed 13 11 20
From your donations, we invested $11.1 million to support Queenslanders – from the bush to the city – affected by cancer by providing them with the information and services they need to navigate their cancer diagnosis.
contacts to our 13 11 20 Information and Support line
nights of accommodation provided at our lodges across the state
referrals to our cancer counselling services
of travel through our Transport to Treatment service over 12,022 trips
You can learn more about your long-term impact by reading the previous issues of our annual Cancer Council Queensland reports.
It’s important to remember behind every statistic, there is a real person whose life has been made a little bit easier by the support you provide. Read some of those stories.
QSCOL – Queensland Cancer Statistics – Cancer Council Queensland
